Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Wednesday Classes at Bead Haven...
Look what people made in today's classes! The first one pictured below was created by Shelia in the Goddess bracelet class. Her bracelet features Czech firepolish glass & seed beads.What a beautiful job! The next photo shows the Russian Spiral class. Starting from the top of the second photo are: Sue's, Mary's, Mary Jo's and Paula's bracelets made with various stunning combinations. Thanks to all you gals-it was a fun day and I learned a lot from you, too! Happy new bracelets for a Happy New Year!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-IqGCrvCA0gnubkbNoxRR8IX25OwqPg9143abGEyeWlmT6ZlnnkFaGV3sW7kVb9TVbrVPzK7DI9LdOzx6UC0enC1pL1KgYWLMpnmGtiqTDjKSjWg0CG9NXfA-MI7Y2yKW-HunD_25BQ/s400/DSCF6358.JPG)
Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Do you know...
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Filigree Fandango...
I finished this necklace yesterday. It will be offered as a class in January at Bead Haven in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The centerpiece is a new filigree finding from the store. The dangles hanging from the filigree were made with wire, using some basic wire-working techniques and incorporating some fun, easy shapes. The unit slides on leather cording. The leather cord has an easy closure technique that will also be covered in class.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Works in Progress...
Snow Day Project...
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
That's a Wrap!
Have you seen a copy of the annual Bead Star magazine by Interweave Press? It is jam-packed with prize-winning jewelry designs selected by readers. I was tickled to be given an Honorable Mention for this wire-wrapped bracelet I called "That's A Wrap". It is composed of sterling silver wire-wrapped Czech glass beads, Bali silver beads, and Miyuki seed beads. Since the closure is a lobster and soldered chain, the length is adjustable. The silver funnel bead (with the seed beads flowing out of it) is up-side down in the magazine photo-but hey, I'm thrilled it was featured along with such other beautiful jewelry designs.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
On my Bead Mat...
Friday, November 27, 2009
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Sneek Peek...New Fall/Winter Earring Line
The PMS (Pamper Myself Ladies Day Out) will be held this Saturday, November 14 at the Riverside Casino Event Center from 10am-4pm. I will be there again with my jewelry along with other vendors. This is a well organized event with free admission, door prizes, fashion show, and just a fun day out! (I hope the chocolate-covered strawberries are there again, AND the Martini Bar!)
The earrings here are made of Czech glass. Don't the faces look like metal? But they are 100% Czech glass and I wish I had more of them!
The earrings here are made of Czech glass. Don't the faces look like metal? But they are 100% Czech glass and I wish I had more of them!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Look at all these beautiful Sidewinder bracelets that were created today in class at Bead Haven in Cedar Rapids, Iowa! Starting at the top of the photo is Rebecca's, below that is Sharon's, then Deb's and Shelley's! Click on the photo to get a close-up at all the stunning color combinations and workmanship done by this talented group of ladies! Way to go, gals!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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Sara's parents took us all out to a fantastic and historic restaurant there in St. Joseph called "Hoof and Horn Steakhouse." What a nice evening we had!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
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Also, sorry but the cuff pictures did not turn out from yesterday. I have phoned the gals that took the class and asked them to bring them to the store, so that I may photograph them at that time.
Bead Haven Trunk show is this Friday evening and all day Saturday! Come visit!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
They Will Appear...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Hello...it has been a time since I last posted...much has been going on the last month (as I know with all of you), a couple of shows, a great trip to South Dakota with my sister, some dental surgery, trips to the computer shop, AND my computer is now working.
Tomorrow I teach this wire-wrapped formed cuff at Bead Haven in Cedar Rapids...
Tomorrow I teach this wire-wrapped formed cuff at Bead Haven in Cedar Rapids...
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Have you heard...
You have probably heard part of this song on a recent commercial. It's so great to hear Cat Stevens again-even if it is on a T-mobil commercial. Here is the entire song...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Want one?
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Puppies in trainning...
Here are pictures of "Canine Companion for Independence" Puppies in training! The organization, established in 1975, enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Read more about the organization and see more photos on today's "Daily Puppy".![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsnlNtfRHt9HalQYdOprv8QXcnzbP46XFD7HY9jJqwRvK47GDrmr2ipSQ8hSi3kDyyg99WjAEg6-d2oHIc3jFBYtjAgVaaFqmakRlb2Eqt7WHcruqgXB0mVaBae7EjanuaNiEG8Ni6Ww/s400/puppies-in-training-7_33881_2009-09-02_w450.jpg)
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